Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013	May 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 20,626	$ 26,048	$ 35,275	$ 46,822
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation	(1,377)	(5,647)	(830)	(9,109)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,021	1,965	2,039	3,941
Interest rate swap, net of tax	10	10	20	20
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes	29	(21)	32	189
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(317)	(3,693)	1,261	(4,959)
Comprehensive income (loss)	20,309	22,355	36,536	41,863
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	97	73	164	177
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to H.F. Fuller	$ 20,212	$ 22,282	$ 36,372	$ 41,686